Ashley Madekwe Quotes

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Ashley Madekwe

Profession : Actress

Birth : December 6, 1981

There's no rhyme or reason to how I dress.

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I throw a leather biker jacket over everything. It adds an instant downtown cool vibe and stops a look becoming too girlie. Bonus points if you wear it like a cape!

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I'm known for changing halfway through the day if my mood swings.

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I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to the Brit School. I'm a South London girl at heart.

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I can remember hearing the theme tune to Dallas when I was supposed to be in bed. I would sneak down and try to watch it through the banisters. My mum loved that show.

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Mascara is my daily essential. I pile it on top and bottom lashes during the day. If I'm going out, I'll add the individual Eylure lashes at the outer corners for more drama.

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On shooting days, I have all my accessories, and I style the final look.

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My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn't have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting.

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If I love something, I wear it to death!

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Topshop makes the best skinny jeans for my shape. I order online or stock up when I'm back in London.

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Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. That's why I love trying out new things.

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I started my blog as an online diary. I moved to New York for a job, and I kind of wanted to keep my pictures all in one place. Also, I just love style blogs and wanted to join in on the fun!

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I'm usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too!

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When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The idea of being in my knickers on TV was a great incentive! Now I try to eat right, and I go to Bikram yoga three or four times a week. I have my 'naughty' days, and I indulge in pizza and cake, but so what!

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I think the best way to keep a relationship hot is to simply try to make time for each other. That's it.

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Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.

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Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two together; it looks overdone.

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My ginger tabby cat Oscar - he's got his own passport - he comes everywhere with me.

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I was definitely nervous turning up on my first day to shoot with Woody Allen.

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I like shopping from the comfort of my bed whilst my husband is asleep beside me.

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